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If the system of equations 3x-2y+z=0,λx-14y+15z=0, x+2y-3z=0 has a solution other than x=y=z=0, then λ=
MathematicsDeterminantsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 5
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The correct answer is: 5

Given equations,

3x-2y+z=0

λx-14y+15z=0

 x+2y-3z=0

If homogeneous system of linear equations has non trivial solution then determinant is zero.

Therefore we can say that, =0  3-21λ-14512-3=0

3(42-30)+2(-3λ-15)+1(2λ+14)=0

20-4λ=0 

 λ=5

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